CVE-2026-42061

Name: CVE-2026-42061
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2026-06-03T20:16:20.497+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.3/10EPSS 0.11%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2026-42061 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.3/10 on the CVSS scale. Local privilege escalation due to excessive permissions assigned to child processes. The following products are affected: Acronis DeviceLock DLP (Windows) before build 9.0.15051.93227.. EPSS estimates a 0.11% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Local privilege escalation due to excessive permissions assigned to child processes. The following products are affected: Acronis DeviceLock DLP (Windows) before build 9.0.15051.93227.

Metrics

CVSS 3.0

7.3/10

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.11%

1.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

References

https://security-advisory.acronis.com/advisories/SEC-3083

Timeline

Published: Jun 3, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Deferred

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-42061?

Local privilege escalation due to excessive permissions assigned to child processes. The following products are affected: Acronis DeviceLock DLP (Windows) before build 9.0.15051.93227.

How severe is CVE-2026-42061?

CVE-2026-42061 has a CVSS score of 7.3/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.11% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-42061?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2026-42061?

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Source: NVD / NIST